Bowers Out, Mayer Steps Up for Raiders | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders face a major early-season hurdle as star tight end Brock Bowers is sidelined for at least the opener against Miami, forcing veteran Michael Mayer into a bigger role. With Bowers expected back soon but unavailable now, Mayer must step up to fill the void, while receivers Tre Tucker and rookie Malik Benson also get their chance to shine. Head coach Klint Kubiak’s debut game could hinge on how well his offense adapts — and whether this unexpected shake-up can still spark a win against a vulnerable Dolphins defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dab52d0cb3c9c68